The 10 Worst Household Chemicals And How To Keep Your Family Safe -- Part 2

In this video, you will learn how to protect your family from the harms caused by phthalates, parabens, pesticides/herbicides, styrene, and volatile organic compounds .

Phthalates: Used to soften plastic and as solvents in personal care items. Phthalates are in hundreds of products – flooring to raincoats, children’s toys to medical tubing and cosmetics, etc. These chemicals get into our food from plastic or fiberboard packaging. They can mimic or block our hormones and can also be carcinogenic.

Parabens: A group of chemical preservatives found in cosmetics, pharmaceutical products, personal care products, etc. Also used as preservatives in baked goods and other foods and in beverages, as well as food packaging. Possible harms include hormonal problems, breast cancer and premature birth.

Pesticides/Herbicides: There are hundreds of different chemicals used in farming. The Doctor will review the “Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen,” which tells us which fruits and vegetables are most important to get organic. Household insecticides and insect repellant are also toxic. Potential harms include asthma, seizures, Parkinson’s, anxiety, depression, cancer, ADHD, birth defects, and hormonal problems.

Styrene: A chemical used to make latex, synthetic rubber, and Styrofoam. Found in plastic packaging, disposable plates, cups and containers, insulation, and other products. Also in cigarette smoke, copy machines and laser printers. Can cause headaches, depression, fatigue and weakness, hearing loss, and cancer.

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs): These vapors are emitted from furniture, carpeting, flooring, cosmetics, paints, dry cleaning, aerosol sprays, fuel, and glues. VOCs can cause irritation of the eyes, nose and throat, as well as headaches, chronic fatigue, dizziness, and damage to the liver, kidney, and brain.